Community/Retail

The National Community Pharmacists Association will hold its 2015 Annual Legislative Conference on May 12-13, 2015.

Children born to parents with bipolar disorder have a strong likelihood of experiencing episodes of manic symptoms themselves.

The FDA today approved the supplemental new drug application for asenapine (Saphris) as monotherapy for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder for patients aged 10 to 17 years.

Mylan Inc. has introduced 3 generic versions of existing drugs to the US market, including the first and only available intermediate dosages of transdermal fentanyl.

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy embraces a true family atmosphere while still offering the perks of a large, research-intensive university.

Taking multiple medications, having hypertension, and executing heavy labor at work are all associated with a lower sperm count among men attempting to conceive.

David G. Miller, RPh, executive vice president and CEO of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, debunks what he thinks are the 3 biggest compounding pharmacy myths.

The awarded grants offer pharmacists seed money to implement or support innovative patient care services within their pharmacy practice.

The American Medical Association and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have joined forces to take urgent action to Prevent Diabetes STAT.

Technology is creating new ways to help patients and health care providers evaluate medications, with both start-ups and the NIH looking to use smartphones to help with the process.

Actavis has launched the generic version of Fougera's clobetasol propionate cream 0.05% (Temovate)

A coalition of stakeholder organizations released a consensus document representing the medical, pharmacist, and supply chain spectrum highlighting the challenges and "red flag" warning signs related to prescribing and dispensing controlled substance prescriptions.

Regulators and stakeholders frequently debate the utility and effectiveness of OTC cough preparations.

US District Judge Lee Yeakel has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction between the United States and a Texas compounding pharmacy.

Hemoglobin recovery time following blood donation can be shortened with iron supplementation.

Many regulatory and professional organizations monitor hospitals for compliance to treatment guidelines, equating the use of evidence-based processes to high-quality care.

More than 300 pharmacy students, technicians, and pharmacists helped raise nearly $6500 at the 2015 Mid-Year Conference of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association.

The FDA has updated the label of Pfizer's prescription smoking cessation agent, varenicline (Chantix), to warn about potential alcohol interaction and rare seizure risks.

Through the implementation of a bedside MTM program, we have experienced all of this, and much more. Read this article to see a real life example of a small community out-patient pharmacy working with a community hospital in the development of a quality transiton of care program.

One day, the standard thermometer may eventually be replaced by a device capable of so much more.

Pharmacists can play a vital role in patient education on poison prevention.

Employees at a Kroger pharmacy in Indiana were threatened with their lives during a robbery on March 4, 2015.

A University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy website is raising awareness of a growing heroin problem in its surrounding suburban and rural communities.

Compounding pharmacies across the nation face tighter regulations following the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak from tainted drugs distributed by the New England Compounding Center.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc, announced an agreement with the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the US Department of Justice to resolve a previously disclosed government investigation relating to the manufacturing of certain OTC products at its Fort Washington, PA, facility.